AJC is reporting Libertarian Andrew Hunt’s campaign for governor is set to receive the endorsement of former Dalton Mayor David Pennington, who tried to rally tea party supporters to his side in a failed GOP primary challenge against Gov. Nathan Deal in May. Read more here>>>

Libertarian candidate and activists networking in Columbus, Georgia

Dr. Andrew Hunt will first be on The Ranger Joe’s God & Country talk show from 5:00-6:00 PM with Lakesha Stringer & Nate Sanderson. The station is WRCG am1420.

The Libertarian Party of the Chattahoochee Valley will be present to speak on the need for decriminalizing marijuana in Georgia and the disparities in race dealing with the arrests for this victimless ‘crime’. Chairman Daniel Thomas will address the crowd. Andrew Hunt will be present and walking through the crowd to talk directly to individuals.

The Libertarian Party of the Chattahoochee Valley will then be moving along with Andrew to Country’s Barbecue at Main Street. We hope for many to gather there with us to discover Dr. Andrew Hunt and his stance on issues. Feel free to have a meal, beer, or other refreshment from the always delicious Country’s BBQ.

In July, Washington became the second state in the nation to legalize cannabis (marijuana) for recreational use following Colorado’s move just six months ago. Nearly half of the states have some form of medical marijuana laws and a growing number of states have lessened the penalties for possession. The New York Times has generated a fresh debate by coming out in support of legalization and Libertarian Party of Georgia’s gubernatorial candidate Andrew Hunt said as governor he would sign marijuana reform legislation.
So is Georgia ready to consider such a move?

Opinion by Brock Gallops – STAND FOR LIBERTY? SWAFFORD MUST BE YOUR CHOICE

If you stand for Liberty, then you have only one choice on the ballot this November for U.S. Senate out of Georgia, whether you are Libertarian, Republican, or Independent. Last night, we watched on as David Purdue edged Jack Kingston in the U.S. Senate primary run off for Republicans. Purdue who is known for being smooth yet arrogant has been under constant scrutiny from Republicans this whole race. He has been said to be more of a Liberal Democrat, and there was more negativity surrounding campaigns against him than I have seen in the past when it comes to statewide Georgia races. Well, you now have Michelle Nunn (D), David Purdue (R-d), and our Liberty lady Amanda Swafford (L) for the U.S. Senate race. If you stand for Liberty, your vote November 4th must go to the Liberty lady or else you may be part of our problem. [Read more…]